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Just bought an '04 2.5 TS, where do I start?

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Old May 21, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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Just bought an '04 2.5 TS, where do I start?
I just bought a 2004 Impreza wagon...I want to increase performance in every imaginable way (that isn't going to cost me too much). Where do I start? Exhaust? Chips? Is aftermarket okay? Or should I buy things put out by Subaru? I know nothing about The Subaru (most cars for that matter), but have heard nothing but EXCELLENT things- please help!
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Old May 22, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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Cold air intake / exaust sytem / comp chip / you can go into engine internals but that gets pricey
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Old May 22, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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N/A cars do VERY well with the following:
1. Intake
2. exhaust (headers and )all the way back
3. cams

To get more performance out of your car 1st get rid of those tires (re-92's). get stickier tires.
then get a stiffer suspension (springs and struts).
then work on added power

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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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exaust changes a lot. The engine will rev a lot faster
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Old May 24, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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Thumbs up Thank you!
I figured I should start with the exhaust...but I just wanted to be sure and ask somebody who really knows. Thank you all for the replies! I will have so many more questions as things get more involved with my car...Thanks again!
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Because I'm such a sarcastic jackass, I am going to post this photochop I made all by myself, rather than putting forth any effort to help you.
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Old May 25, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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Re: Just bought an '04 2.5 TS, where do I start?
Originally posted by Canela
I just bought a 2004 Impreza wagon...I want to increase performance in every imaginable way (that isn't going to cost me too much). Where do I start? Exhaust? Chips? Is aftermarket okay? Or should I buy things put out by Subaru? I know nothing about The Subaru (most cars for that matter), but have heard nothing but EXCELLENT things- please help!
Exhaust good, intake helpful (a little), pulleys, headers and highflow cats all help. Engine management (chips) don't help too much without forced induction. The stock ECU can handle most mods just fine. You can do a lot with the suspension though. Start with sway bars and endlinks if you can handle a neutral-to-oversteering car well. Struts and springs will have to wait a while though, since nobody is making them yet for '04s. SPT/STi stuff is mostly good (except their crap intake) but it's usually overpriced fro the Stealers.
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